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Nursing and Calories
Is there a way to adjust my calories as a nursing mother? I know I need 500 extra calories so is 1700 enough? I currently weigh 235 lbs can anyone help thanks!
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Discovered a new snack! Snapea Crisps! MMMM
So I was in the salad isle at walmart and saw a bag of snapea crisps. They were low in calories and baked and cheap so I gave it a shot. OMG I HATE PEAS AND I LOVE THESE!!!!! They taste like hotfries with no seasoning! They have the same texture and everything. So you should totally buy these! They will totally get rid of…
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FINALLY HIT MY GOAL OF 100 POUNDS! B&A pic
I have been struggling to lose 100 pounds for about 3 years now. Yesterday the day of my wedding shower, I stepped on the scale with joy, I finally made it! I also had my dress fitting and my dream wedding dress in size 8 fits me like a glove! I couldn't be happier. I thought I would share my before, during, and after pic…
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Anyone getting married in 2013?
So my wedding is March 30 2013. I have picked out my dress but I will NOT order it until I get to the size I want to be..wanna see :) here it is............ This is my dream dress but I refuse to wear it in this body...I do not want to settle for anything else so I HAVE to get into it! I am giving myself until August or so…
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Laughing Cow Cheese Lovers MUST READ NEW CHEESE!
I thought I would share that I work at the Laughing Cow Cheese plant and we have some new cheese- LIGHT CREAM CHEESE We just started running these within the past month so it may take some time to get to your grocery but I know we sell a lot to SAMS Club and Walmart. STRAWBERRY (YUM) CINNAMON (great for sweet potatoes)…
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Does COMPETITION/MONEY motivate you? Join my competition!
If money and competition motivates you you would love my competition. It starts January 15th and ends May 15th. It is for those of us who are toward the end of our weightloss journey and have about 25 pounds left til we get to our GOAL! Here are the rules of the competiton: The contribution is $25.00 and must be paid no…
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Food to put in your LUNCH bag?
I just started a new job in a factory and I will have to take my lunch because I am NOT eating out of a vending machine. Any ideas of what I can take for lunch instead of a sandwich and carrots (what I will be taking tonight :)
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Christmas Goal Outfit?
Last summer I lost a lot of weight for a wedding because I wanted to wear this size 9 dress that I bought and look great in it. I lost the weight and felt great in it. Since then I have put on about 13 lbs. Now I have a Christmas Party to go to for my new job this year. I already have 2 dresses with tags on them hanging in…
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Smoothie Recipes?
I am not a very experienced smoothie maker but I am not crazy about eating fruit by itsself and I think it would be easier for me if I were to make a smoothie. BUTTTT I have no idea what to put in them. The only smoothie I ever made was yogurt, soy milk, and strawberries. Does anyone have any awesome smoothie recipes so I…
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My MFP Progress Photos
I have taken my recent bikini photos today and thought I would share. This is just my photos from the start of using MFP. The first pictures are at 190 and the last is at 161. Feb. 28-Today June 14. I still have quite a ways to go. Total inches lost 21.75. Total pounds: 29 This is the first time Ive put BIKINI pictures of…
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Olive Oil??
So I know that olive oil is a healthy fat? right or wrong? anyways-I went to walmart to find some olive oil to cook with but there were SO many kinds I didnt know what to get so I resorted to the fat free olive oil spray which defeated the purpose but thought I would ask an opinion. Should I get light...extra…
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Saggy Skin-WARNING-NASTY belly! Will this ever tone up? :(
Ok-I need some advice from ladies out there with the same problem. I have lost 90 lbs...My stomach is fine when I am standing up but recently when I have bent over I have been FREAKING out because LOOK AT MY BELLY!!!!!!! It makes me soooo sick! So tomorrow I am starting the 30 day shred, then doing the Ripped in 30, then…
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My Progression Pictures.. 5 Weeks-17 lbs
I took a picture of myself in the mirror today before I went shopping because I thought my outfit was cute haha-then I uploaded it on my computer and saw it next to my "goal outfit" picture. I had to compare them! I am starting to get a waist!!! So I thought I would share..I really appreciate all my friends on here-you are…
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5'5 girls-what size are you?
So I have been trying to figure out my "goal weight' and I think that the weight isn't what I am looking for its more of the size. I would like to be in a size 7/8. I am thinking around 140 but I am clueless because I have NEVER been that size before. Right now I am 161 pounds and in a size 11/12-13/14 (depending on the…
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Cucumber tip ("shocking and drying them")
I worked at a restaurant for 5 years that served TONS of salads and I thought I would share this tip for cucumbers. as much as I HATED doing this every day I am glad that I learned it. If you hate your salad watery from cucumbers keep reading :) If you "shock" them (thats what my boss called it) and dry them they will last…
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My 6 Week Progression Pictures.
I could tell a big difference in myself from the past week so I decided to take 6 week pictures. I would never post a bikini picture of myself but I don't personally know any one from here so I decided to go for it. Pictures are from March 6th>April 18th I didn't realize how big i was in March. Ugh..
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Shakeology?
I am considering purchasing Shakeology. Does anyone have any good/bad feedback on the products. I would like some personal opinions before I spend that much money on something like this. My goal is to throw my cigarettes away and spend the money on something better for my body. This is going to take some willpower but I…
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Anyone have 30 Day Shred Pictures before and after?
I decided to purchase the 30 Day Shred tonight to add to my normal workout routine because I have a wedding to attend in about a month that i want to look great for PLUS I want to wear shorts so bad I cant see straight. If any of you have completed the full 30 days and have result pictures or stories PLEASE share :) I want…
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iTabata Iphone App <3
I purchased the iTabata application on my iPhone-EVERYONE needs this! You can take your playlist from your Ipod and convert it into a personal Tabata timer. It will play a different song from your playlist (you can make your own playlist with certain songs that pump you up) 20 seconds change song 10 seconds change song 20…
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Adding Splenda and Lemon to your water?
I have been addicted to lemon water with splenda (lemonade I guess you would call it?) lately. Am I still getting the water I need from this or should I quit adding it?
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Need new meal ideas!
I am starting to get tired of my chicken quesadillas, chicken tacos, grilled chicken salad, WW Soup, tuna sandwiches, and turkey wraps. I am getting ready to go grocery shopping...any ideas of some easy meals that I could buy for. I eat a lot of chicken, shrimp, tuna, peppers, mushrooms, and ground turkey. I have Cod…
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What is a naked salad etc?
I keep seeing the word naked in the food categories. I had a grilled chicken salad today and it had lettuce tomatoes and chicken. I used Salsa as my dressing. Would that be considered a naked chicken salad? does it mean no dressing or what? im confused please help
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What is a naked salad etc?
I keep seeing the word naked in the food categories. I had a grilled chicken salad today and it had lettuce tomatoes and chicken. I used Salsa as my dressing. Would that be considered a naked chicken salad? does it mean no dressing or what? im confused please help
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6 Day Mini Makeover Michael Thurmond
Ok, I snatched my Mom's 6 Week Makeover because I know it works. It consists of eating small meals every 2-3 hours that help your body lose weight. It comes with a 6 Day Mini Makeover in which you are supposed to lose a pant size in 6 Days. I know that this program works because I did it in high school. Tonight I am going…
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Meal replacement bars/shakes???help
I am looking for a good meal replacement for work since I work at a restaurant and everything there is FRIED! If anyone knows of anything that is not high in sugar and calories that I can replace a meal with please suggest! I do not want to drink my whey protein because I have it after my workout and don't want to over do…
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Pulling an all-nighter? What do I eat?
I am a night-owl and I stay up til about 4-5 AM almost every day. If I have to get up early I usually stay up all night. So if I am not sleeping...how do I count my calories? By 6 AM I am hungry...then Ill be ready for another meal a few hours later and its STILL morning. Should I stretch my calories all through the next…
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Mushroom & Chicken Fajitas Flatout Wrap
I got this from the Flatout Website. It is very low in calories...I can't wait to make it. I LOVE mushrooms! (I hate onions so I will be using peppers instead) Mushroom & Chicken Fajitas Flatout Wrap 1 Flatout® Light Flatbread 1/2 tsp olive oil 4 oz fresh white button mushrooms, sliced 1 Tbs onion, diced 1/2 cup cooked…
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Ever wanted to see yourself skinny? I can show you.
So I started doing this when I was in middle school to dream about what it would be like. sometimes I get bored...really bored. My friend said she always gets that she looks like Avril Lavigne and wonders if she would be mistaken for her when she loses all her weight..what do you think? If you want me to do a pic of you…
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Win $330.00 to lose weight! and a free bikini!
I am hosting an online weightloss competition. The pot is currently up to 330.00 plus an additional 15 for every person that joins. There are 22 girls so far and Im just blown away at how good we get along and how many girls I have got participating in this. If you would like to participate and try to win money for a new…
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Whos your favorite on Biggest Loser?
I have to say that I always like the bigger girls because they are going through what I went/am going through. So I would have to say Courtney is my favorite. BUT Arthur made me cry with his story about his little girl being ashamed of him...so I think he deserves to be there the most. Who are you all rooting for?
